Hebrews 11:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 11:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 11:16 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 11:16 — KJV
“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
— Hebrews 11:16 (KJV)
Hebrews 11:16 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 11:16
“And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:16: now, god, called
“Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:16: now, wherefore, god
“Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:16: desire, country, god
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: to: or, by”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:16: now, god, called
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 11:16: now, god, called
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